
Technology
Telemedicine bill faces familiar threat over amendment banning abortion drug
The bill passed the Pa. Senate with broad support, but state House support is divided after Republicans added the amendment.
6 years ago
Political hashtags like #MeToo and #BlackLivesMatter make people less likely to believe the news
When the story included a hashtag, people perceived the news topic to be less important and were less motivated to know more about related issues.
6 years ago
This week: Delaware Sen. Chris Coons faces a primary challenge in 2020, increasing diversity among Pa. teachers, and discovering the "ethical algorithm."
Air Date: November 25, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:00Virtual reality meets industry reality at Philly universities
Drexel and University of the Arts each open virtual reality studios, for art and industry
6 years ago
Trenton strikes back at crow invasion with pyrotechnics and lasers
New Jersey’s state capitol draws thousands of crows — and their droppings — during colder months. But Trenton is fighting back with help from the USDA.
6 years ago
Amazon says it’s considered face scanning in Ring doorbells
The company told Sen. Ed Markey that facial recognition is a “contemplated, but unreleased feature” of its home security cameras but that there are no plans to coordinate that
6 years ago
PNC customers frustrated over restricted access to third party payment apps
For months, PNC Bank customers have complained online that they’re having trouble using third party payment apps like Venmo.
6 years ago
Planet Fitness and other gyms are violating Philly’s cashless ban
29 locations are breaking the rules — but there’s no enforcement till someone complains.
6 years ago
Instagram will test hiding ‘Likes’ on some U.S. accounts starting next week
Like seriously, if you post something to the 'gram and not one of your followers hits "like," is it even worth sharing?
6 years ago
Could memes be our best weapon against internet bots? Del. researchers want to find out
Half of all internet traffic is estimated to be bots. Researchers at the University of Delaware hope to deploy memes in the effort to defeat them.
6 years ago
Twitchy touchscreens, tiny font, button confusion: Did Philly’s new voting machines pass their test?
From twitchy touchscreens to tiny fonts, the city’s new devices ran into some issues, but most voters found them easy to use.
6 years ago
Facebook announced it won't fact check political advertising while Twitter announced its ban on all political advertising. What role do these platforms play in our democracy?
Air Date: November 6, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 48:58Murphy offers $2 million in grants to improve N.J. computer science education
N.J. is trying to fill thousands of tech jobs by boosting computer science education.
6 years ago
From toast of town to toxic: Facebook CEO on outs with Dems
Mark Zuckerberg's social network in Washington is shrinking.
6 years ago
Google buys Fitbit for $2.1 billion, pledges to protect health data
Google is purchasing Fitbit for $2.1 billion, a sign that the Internet company wants to make up ground in the crowded wearable-technology field.
6 years ago